Online Learning Center
ABS Online Learning Center (OLC)
ABS members and Life Members are given unlimited access to the ABS Online Learning Center (OLC). To access the ABS OLC, login to your account, go to the Online Learning tab in your dashboard and select the red Launch OLC button to be taken in to learning center.
Initial Training
If you're new to the specific model of Beechcraft, or you've never completed type-specific training for that model:
BPPP BEST: Your INITIAL Beechcraft training, or an in-depth RECURRENT systems and techniques-based review
The BEST course highlights the essentials—the systems knowledge and pilot skills most important to mastering your Beechcraft. 25 learning modules, averaging 13 minutes each, allow you to view focused topics quickly across the entire range of fixed and mobile online platforms. Information comes from the Beech Pilot’s Operating Handbook, from other manufacturers and experts, and from ABS’ nearly four decades of experience providing type-specific training in Beech piston airplanes.
Click here for the BPPP BEST - full course description.
BPPP BEST Options:
S35-V35B, C33A, E33A/C, F33A/C, 36 & A36
Essential systems and techniques training for Bonanzas and Debonairs orgiinally equipped with an IO-520 or IO-550 engine.--1964 through 2005 models. This serves as your INITIAL course for traiing in these airplanes, and optionally as an in-depth, systems and techniques-based RECURRENT course if you'd like to update and increase your Beech knoweldge and skills.
Legacy Bonanza/Debonair
If this is your first BPPP experience, or you want to refresh and expand your knowledge of your airplane’s systems and how you use them in normal, abnormal and emergency situations, then this is the course for you. You’ll go through your airplane system-by-system, learning techniques and tricks for getting the most out of your Beechcraft as well as operating it in a manner that promotes airframe and engine longevity. The BPPP Initial Course for Bonanzas and Debonairs consists of 10 modules you may take at your own pace, even stopping and returning in mid-module. A short quiz at the end of each module highlights the most important points of the program.
Legacy Baron/Travel Air
If this is your first BPPP experience, or you want to refresh and expand your knowledge of your airplane’s systems and how you use them in normal, abnormal and emergency situations, then this is the course for you. You’ll go through your airplane system-by-system, learning techniques and tricks for getting the most out of your Beechcraft as well as operating it in a manner that promotes airframe and engine longevity. The BPPP Initial Course for Barons and Travel Airs consists of 10 modules you may take at your own pace, even stopping and returning in mid-module. A short quiz at the end of each module highlights the most important points of the program.
More BEST courses
New model-specific BEST courses for other Beech models will be introduced over the next year, prioritized by the number of each variant in the flying fleet. An update of the now-legacy BPPP Online program remains available for pilots of airplanes whose BEST course is not yet available. New options for focused, type-specific recurrent training are also in development.
Add BPPP BEST Initial or Recurrent Flight Instruction
Add approximately four hours of Beech-expert flight instruction near your home, on your schedule. You’ll be a safer and more accomplished Beechcraft pilot, and may earn a substantial discount on your aircraft insurance premium (ask your insurance agent or broker). If you qualify, you’ll earn a Flight Review and/or an Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) endorsement.
To fly with the expert instructors of BPPP:
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Complete one of BPPP BEST online training courses.
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Go to the Online Learning tab in your dashboard.
- Select the red PAY FLIGHT FEE button.
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Add the flight $450 BEST flight fee to your cart.
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Finish the checkout process and pay
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Contact a BPPP instructor in the area you wish to fly to schedule your BPPP flight.